Crime Rate in Ringwood South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ringwood South

The total recorded crimes in Ringwood South, New Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ringwood South crime rate of 3.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ringwood South, encompassing approximately 11,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Ringwood South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Euston Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ringwood South?

To understand the safety of Ringwood South, we need to analyze Ringwood South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to New Forest:

    • In 2024, Ringwood South reported a higher crime volume than the New Forest average, with 838 crimes compared to 408. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ringwood South witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 33 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ringwood South experienced a greater number of crimes than the New Forest average, with 576 crimes compared to 402. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ringwood South witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 33 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in New Forest, Ringwood South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ringwood South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ringwood South has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 7th out of 33 in the New Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Ringwood South crimes were 838. The crime rate of Ringwood South in 2024 was 72.23 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the New Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ringwood South were around 576 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.64 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the New Forest.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)CrimesRank (New Forest)
Brockenhurst and Forest South East127 11,332 11,523 1
Totton East63 31,106 2800 2
Milton72 2717 4764 3
Lymington Town24 16519 7628 4
Dibden and Hythe East60 4525 6482 10
Totton North47 6582 5593 5
Totton West47 5503 9528 8
Holbury and North Blackfield28 12507 8579 6
Fernhill39 8481 11393 15
Hythe West and Langdown29 11336 18514 9
Fordingbridge35 9475 12478 11
Ashurst, Copythorne South and Netley Marsh30 10492 10414 13
Butts Ash and Dibden Purlieu24 14454 13428 12
Bransgore and Burley27 13307 21349 18
Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead16 23434 14409 14
Pennington24 15376 15391 16
Totton South22 17370 16342 19
Lyndhurst12 28322 19362 17
Marchwood21 18355 17240 23
Buckland20 19178 29165 30
Fawley, Blackfield and Langley14 25317 20333 20
Becton20 20241 24248 22
Boldre and Sway16 22266 23272 21
Totton Central18 21232 27239 24
Ringwood North15 24277 22237 25
Forest North West8 31234 25223 26
Furzedown and Hardley11 29232 26219 27
Milford12 26179 28204 28
Hordle12 27158 30136 33
Barton8 30146 31195 29
Downlands and Forest8 33129 33152 31
Ringwood East and Sopley8 32128 34142 32
Bashley7 34136 32103 34

Ringwood South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202426
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202521
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202432
August 202425
July 202419
June 202440
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 202410
November 20249
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20249
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202415
September 202415
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ringwood South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ringwood South postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Euston Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Bridges (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Waterloo Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Parsonage Barn Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Queensway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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